The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 June 1977 — Page 7

K. L. Lionettes Celebrate 10th Anniversary The Koontz Lake Lionettes celebrated the tenth anniversary of the founding of their organization with a dinner Monday evening, June 6. at the Lions Club building. Fifteen members and eight guests were in attendance. Guests were greeted by a three foot by eight foot happy tenth anniversary card, featuring a handpainted smiling lioness. The room was decorated with candles, flowers and streamers in the Lions purple and gold color theme. A social hour followed the dinner with reminiscing and games with prizes being awarded to all. Mrs. Allen Seaholm was entertainment chairman. The club scrapbooks, featuring pictures and activities of the past ten years recalled with many pleasant memories. Lionette Mary Dudzynski was chairman of the dinner assisted by Lionettes Mary Peterson and Evelyn Schmidt. Guests attending the festivities were former Lionettes Mrs. Patricia Pearish, first president of the club; Mrs. Evelyn Ferguson; Mrs. Marie Atkisson; Mrs. Marjorie Feece, of Donaldson; Mrs. Nadine Keiper; Mrs. Sandra Cook and Mrs. Helen Sticks. Donaldson. Mrs. Marjorie Irwin was also a guest. Eleven charter members were included in the group namely Mrs. Edna Lipke, Mrs. Betty Griffin. Mrs. Mary Dudzynski. Mrs. Jean Mullet, Mrs. Nadine Keiper. Mrs. Beatrice Seaholm. Mrs. Patricia Pearish. Mrs. Evelyn Ferguson. Mrs. Grace Palmer. Mrs. Marie Atkisson and Mrs. Betty Thornburg. POLICE NEWS The Police activities for the Walkerton Police Department for the month of May, 1977, were submitted to the Town Board as follows: 13 property damage accidents 1 personal injury accident 4 traffic complaints 5 fire details 5 funeral details 10 messages delivered 5 attempts to locate 18 motorists assisted 29 motors checked for title appli-

KABUKI WHAT’S THAT It’s A Bicycle Built For The Serious Biker World’s Champ Bob Vaniancker Rides Kabuki WE NOW STOCK A FEW AT LIBERTY BELL 135 N. Main — North Liberty Open 8 0 To 8:00

cation 43 miscellaneous complaints 36 miscellaneous services 4 business irregularities 12 special details 17 assists with other departments 3 dog bites reported 7 dog complaints 2 stolen bicycles reported, one recovered 5 juvenile complaints 3 vandalism complaints 1 lost child reported, one located 3 juvenile arrests 17 family complaints 5 disorderly conduct complaints 6 larcenies reported 1 burglary 3 attempted burglaries 3 criminal arrests 2 illness complaints 1 tornado watch 1 gun registered 3532 miles of car patrol CARDS THANKS We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Laura Linton Memorial and to our manv friends who expressed their sympathy to us at the time of our loss. Mr. and Mrs. Donal Linton We wish to thank everyone for their kindness shown to us during our recent loss of our brother, Dennis Tinkey. Brothers and Sisters of Dennis Tinkey A sincere note of thanks to the ladies who have offered of themselves to help clean the desks and other equipment at St. Patrick School. To Cynthia Yelachich, Helen Holland. Gerry Chamberlin, Kathy Vardeman, Elaine Kwieran, Jane Szalay, Betty Schmeltz . . . God bless you! We want to thank all those who drove Mr. Newell each day to the hospital and back taking him out to lunch and suppers. Words fail us. It sure is wonderful to have so kind and loving neighbors and friends. Thanks to all who sent cards and said prayers. God's love is the greatest and 1 know his life is all around you all. We would also like to thank the Koontz Lake Conser-

vation Club for the beautiful planter. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Newell We would like to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness during the loss of our loved one, husband and father, Dennis M. Tinkey. A special thanks to the many friend in Jacob's drug store, the Class of “49”, John Glenn student body, Mr. Mulligan and play cast, friends, neighbors and relatives, also the Rebekah Lodge, Rev. Corbett and Mr. Elkin of the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will never be forgotten. The Family of Dennis M. Tinkey 1 would like to thank my friends and family for all the prayers, cards and gifts while I was in the hospital in Fort Wayne. They were appreciated very much. Norman Beagles I would like to extend a special thank you to Paula and Larry Alward. Don and Sandy Stahly. Gene and Norma Patrick and all my family and friends for making my graduation a great success. Frank Sailer. Jr. and Parents Property Tax Protection Plan Adopted The Property Tax Protection Plan adopted by the General Assembly will again give Hoosiers another four years of tax relief. The approval of HB 2189 on Monday. May 23. provided this. The vote was 59-39 in the House, the measure has been hailed a “protection plan" for property taxpayers in light of the effects of the current reassessment. State Representative Stephen Stoughton, R.. Indianapolis, explained Monday the measure allows local civil governments to increase the property tax levy by 5 per cent in 1978 or by the increase in assessed valuation, whichever is

FORMER WINNER BETSY CULLEN RETURNS TO L.P.G.A. TOURNEY

Betsy Cullen, the 1975 winner of the Hoosier L.P.G.A. Classic, held at the Plymouth Country Club, will be among the expected 80-90 ladyprofessional golfers to try for the title of the fourth annual tourney to be held June 24, 25 and 26. The now established stop on the ladies tour, is expected to have most of the top names as well as the many newcomers setting out to make their mark in the 1977 field. The tourney, a 54 hole three-day affair with a pro-am two days prior to the tourney itself, allows the golf fans a chance to see golf at it finest. Joanne Carner won the first tourney in 1974. Miss Cullen then took top honors in 1975, with Joanne Carner coming back with a keybirdie putt on 18 to win the title again last year by a single stroke over Pat Bradley and Debbie Austin. The 1976 tourney provided not only good, close competition. but the final day was also spiced up by a hole in one on the par 3 number three hole by Sandra Palmer. Miss Cullen has been on the tour since 1965 and has been a winner three times, winning at Port St. Lucie. Florida in 1972, San Antonio in 1973 in addition to her title at Plymouth in 1975. She was a teaching pro before joining the tour and has been a steady, but not outstanding member of the tour, earning a career total of over $156,000 heading into the 1977 season. The dates of the tourney again are, Friday. Saturday and Sunday, June 24, 25 and 26 with the veryentertaining pro-am, with 192 amateur golfers from all over this area playing in the scramble type tournament on Wednesday, June 22, with all the gal golfers. The prize

greater, followed in 1979 by an 8 per cent increase or the increase in assessed valuation, whichever is greater. “In 1980. there will be no percent increase, so they must live with what they had as a levy in 1979," Stoughton explained. “In 1981, we go back to the present (1973) law, except in an adopting county which would be allowed a 5 per cent increase including their certified shares.” The plan addresses the Republican of maintaining property tax relief for Hoosier taxpayers for more than two years, a goal voiced by both the House Republican majority and Governor Bowen. Bowen had warned the General Assembly they must sustian the tax relief of his 1973 property tax relief program early in the 1977 session with the delivery of his "State of the State" address. Lack of agreement by Democrats to the Republican demand for a program lasting beyond two years was one factor leading to the one-day special session on Monday. (Article taken from MajorityMinutes, May 20-26). Summer Band Program To Begin In June The Summer Band Program at North Liberty will begin on Wednesday, June 15 for North Liberty and Thursday. June 16 for Greene students. The fee of $6.00 is payable between now and the end of school and checks should be made out to the South Bend School Corporation. The summer schedule is as follows: MONDAY At Greene — 9 00, advanced band; 10:00, intermediate band; 11:00. beginners band; 12:00 jazz band. TUESDAY At North Liberty — 9:00 advanc ed band; 10:00. intermediate band; 11:00, beginners band; 12:00, jazz

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money again this year lists $50,000 with some $4,000 additional available to the gals for the pro-am and other events during the tourney. The Plymouth Country Club is located about 3 miles west of Plymouth on State Road 17 and the

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 9, 1977

band. WEDNESDAY At North Liberty — 9:00, advanced band; 10:00, intermediate band; 11:00, beginners band; 12:00, jazz band. THURSDAY At Greene — 9:00, advanced band; 10:00. intermediate band; 11:00 beginners band; 12:00, jazz band. FRIDAY Combined bands at North Lbertv — 9:00. advanced band; 10:00. intermediate band; 11 00, beginners band; 12:00, jazz band. ART FAIR The Eleventh Annual Leeper Park Art Fair, sponsored by the St. Joe Valley Watercolor Society, will be held June 25 and 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the west portion of the park. Ms. Mildred Sjoquist is chairman of the event. Original paintings, sculpture, graphics and handthrown pottery will be displayed by over 100 artists from Indiana and surrounding states. Admission is free and refreshments will be available at the park. Mr. Vincenzo Manigione will judge the art fair this year. There will be a cash award for best of show in addition to the awarding ot first, second and honorable mention ribbons. NOTICE Blood pressure and diabetic screening tests w ill be done Friday. June 17, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:(X) noon. at the Kingsburc Fire Station. Kingsbury. Indiana. It is not necessary to fast for the diabetic screening. Jesting is preferred one to two hours after eating a regular meal. This program is open to the public and is free of charge. The LaPorte Counts Health Department Public Health nurses will be doing the screening tests. Love is like eating wild mushrooms. By the time you know whether it's the real thing, it's too late.

public can attend from Tuesday (practice), throughout the week end with Wednesday the pro-am dav, Thursday again practice and Friday. Saturday and Sunday the tournee itself starting daily at 10:00 a.m.